There’s a belief Auckland's new Police training centre will make recruitment more accessible.
The new space on the Massey University campus includes multiple classrooms, along with gym and recreation areas.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Mike Hosking over the years some people have steered away from a career in Police because they couldn't go to Porirua for training.
He says it's about creating more opportunities for those who might find Porirua for 20 weeks a challenge.
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